Melbourne Beach Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Melbourne Beach
Visit this laid-back coastal town in Brevard County to enjoy the natural beauty and subtropical climate of Florida.

Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian River lagoon, blessed with sunny, warm weather and offering many free and relaxing activities, Melbourne Beach is a popular destination year round.

Look for sunning alligators at the Maritime Hammock Sanctuary near Marks Landing, a dense coastal forest wedged between the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian River Lagoon. The shaded walk isn’t long and you can cool off in the ocean afterwards without worrying about bumping into gators.

Farther to the south, visit the Barrier Island Center, a 34-acre (almost 14-hectare) sanctuary and environmental education center near Pepper Cove. There is no admission fee for the center where you can view exhibits and short nature documentaries, greet turtles in the aquarium of the Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge rescue program, follow a boardwalk and admire ocean views from the observation deck, then follow the short trail to the Indian River Lagoon. In June and July, you can join a guided sea turtle walk here as well.

To enjoy a relatively unspoiled Florida beach, visit Coconut Point to the north of town. Part of the beach is a sanctuary for hatching sea turtles around October each year.

Spessard Holland South Beach Park is another gem since it has clean sands with beautiful shells, fewer people and free parking. While there, step inside the Old Melbourne Beach Town Hall to see the local museum exhibits of its Old Town Hall History Center. Follow Oak Street north to the town center of Melbourne Beach to while away the afternoon in art galleries, souvenir shops, cafés and restaurants.

If the weather is too good to be inside, enjoy a family picnic in Ryckman Park. Play sports, go for a jog or head to the playground with the kids. For colorful sunset vistas, stroll along the central Melbourne Beach Pier, which juts a long way out over the Indian River lagoon. The shelter at the end of the pier provides excellent sun cover and you can come back here early in the day to go fishing.

Melbourne Beach, on a long and very narrow barrier island near Orlando, is conveniently served by the Orlando Melbourne International Airport, which is about 75 minutes’ drive to the northwest.

Where to stay in Melbourne Beach

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Floridana Beach

If you're spending some time in Floridana Beach, Melbourne Beach and Indian River Lagoon Preserve State Park are top sights worth seeing.

Floridana Beach
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New Melbourne Beach

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in New Melbourne Beach and surrounding area, you can visit Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge and Indian River Lagoon Preserve State Park.

New Melbourne Beach
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Averill Farms

When in Averill Farms, you can plan a visit to Spessard Holland Park and Melbourne Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Averill Farms
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Aquarina

While visiting Aquarina, you might make a stop by sights like Sebastian Inlet State Park Beach and Aquarina Country Club.

Aquarina
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Beau Jeans Of Melbourne Beach

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Beau Jeans Of Melbourne Beach and surrounding area, you can visit Melbourne Beach and Indialantic Beach.

Beau Jeans Of Melbourne Beach
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Sunnyland Beach

While there might not be top attractions in Sunnyland Beach, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge and Indian River Lagoon Preserve State Park.

Sunnyland Beach
Melbourne Beach Resort
Melbourne Beach Resort
2 out of 5
3455 S Hwy A1A, Melbourne Beach, FL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$418 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
AU$418
per night
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this beach hotel in Melbourne Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Spessard Holland Park and Spessard Holland ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (84 reviews)
"A hidden gem!! I stayed here with some of my family and we absolutely loved it. After the busyness of Orlando, we were looking for a place to unwind for a few days and this place was perfect. The rooms were newly renovated with a beautiful, laid-back, beachy vibe and the views are stunning. The staff ..."

Reviewed on 21 Mar. 2024

Melbourne Beach Resort
6BD/6.5BA BRAND NEW Beach House
6BD/6.5BA BRAND NEW Beach House
Melbourne Beach
Stay at this vacation home in Melbourne Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Ryckman Park and Melbourne Beach are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (14 reviews)
Great house
"Great location and very clean. Needs a Bbq and some larger pots and pans"

Reviewed on 24 Feb. 2024

6BD/6.5BA BRAND NEW Beach House
Beachfront property with pool view-Aloha
Beachfront property with pool view-Aloha
Melbourne Beach
Stay at this beach resort in Melbourne Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and onsite parking. Popular attractions Maritime Hammock Sanctuary Trail Access ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (18 reviews)
Top notch
"We enjoyed our 3 day stay. Very nice and tidy. We enjoyed the lower game room with the free coffee. What set it above everyone else was the free laundry"

Reviewed on 19 Feb. 2024

Beachfront property with pool view-Aloha
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Peaceful Beachfront Oasis-- Walk onto the sand!
Peaceful Beachfront Oasis-- Walk onto the sand!
Melbourne Beach
Stay at this beach vacation home in Melbourne Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and onsite parking. Popular attractions Spessard Holland Park and Spessard ...
10/10 Exceptional! (136 reviews)
Management is wonderful
"Sima was the most responsive property manager we have ever dealt with! Perfection!"

Reviewed on 11 Mar. 2024

Peaceful Beachfront Oasis-- Walk onto the sand!
6BD/6.5BA BRAND NEW Beach House
6BD/6.5BA BRAND NEW Beach House
Melbourne Beach
Stay at this vacation home in Melbourne Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Ryckman Park and Melbourne Beach are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (14 reviews)
Great house
"Great location and very clean. Needs a Bbq and some larger pots and pans"

Reviewed on 24 Feb. 2024

6BD/6.5BA BRAND NEW Beach House
Island Oasis - Luxury Pool Home Steps to the Beach
Island Oasis - Luxury Pool Home Steps to the Beach
Melbourne Beach
Stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Melbourne Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a water park. Popular attractions Melbourne Beach and Ryckman ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (99 reviews)
Enjoyable stay
"Very nice property. Well equipped and clean. Great heated pool. Lots of room for everyone. Close to the beach."

Reviewed on 29 Feb. 2024

Island Oasis - Luxury Pool Home Steps to the Beach
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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